22/10/2025
*🚩PRESS STATEMENT*
*Educate Africa Institute Urges Education Ministry to Scrap SHS Categories and Prioritize Regional Placement in the Upcoming Review* - William Boadi.
Educate Africa Institute (EAI) wishes to draw the attention of the Hon. Minister of Education to a critical aspect of the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) that requires urgent review to promote fairness, accessibility, and quality education for all Ghanaian students.
EAI strongly recommends that when reviewing the CSSPS, the Ministry should *consider proximity by restricting candidates to select Senior High Schools within their respective regions.* This model aligns with best practices in countries such as the United States of America (USA), where students are largely placed in schools within their local districts or regions, ensuring community integration and reducing unnecessary pressure on students and parents.
Furthermore, EAI urges the Ministry to *upgrade every Senior High School (SHS)* to meet one national standard and *abolish the current categorization system (A, B, C, etc.)*, which has created unhealthy competition and undue pressure among candidates struggling to gain admission into so-called “Category A” schools. Equal upgrading of all schools will restore confidence in the entire education system and encourage students to value every institution equally.
Implementing these reforms will not only promote *equity and equal opportunity but also reduce examination malpractices* driven by the desire to secure limited placements in top-tier schools.
EAI, as a leading educational advocacy organization, remains committed to supporting the Ministry of Education in achieving inclusive, fair, and quality education for all Ghanaian children.
Signed:
*William Boadi*
Executive Director, Educate Africa Institute (EAI), Educationist, Political analyst, and Social Worker
+233 541 935 106 | [email protected]
*Anthony Cobbinah*
Dir. Quality Assurance and Advocacy and Educational Psychologist, EAI.
+233243679469
*EAI: Education and Social Justice.*